Jet Crew: Reverse Thrusters Failed in Chicago - Washington Post

As Marty Johnson would say, "Verryy interewsting."


"lynn" wrote in message
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| This should create a lot of comments.
|
| "The -700 was certified using reverse thrust for landing.
SWA uses an
| on board performance computer (opc) to calculate T.O. and
landing data.
| From the F.O.M.;
|
| "The opc on the 700 takes into account the thrust
reverser's for
| landing,certificated that way, unlike most other
aircraft."
|
| It's true the classic fleet (and every other a/c I'm aware
of)
| considers reverse thrust for landing simply a bonus. Not
the -700.
|